Support & Guidance
Support & Guidance
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Mental Wellbeing
The Helpline is here to assist anyone with a question or concern about their own or someone else’s drinking or other drug use.
Mental health support, treatment, and education for a resilient and thriving Aotearoa.
You deserve to be safe. If you're worried about safety in a relationship, you made the right decision coming here.
A website hub providing parents, family, whānau and friends with access to information, tools and support to help a young person who is struggling.
There are a number of ways for you to get help, whether it be immediate help or if you just want someone to talk to - we have options available free, 24/7.
EDANZ offers support, practical advice and understanding so you can help your loved one recover from an eating disorder
A healthy production needs a healthy crew—and for crews to thrive, they need support. FilmChaplain is just that. It’s an on-location, go-to support service for cast and crew alike. If you or anyone in your production needs support or someone to talk to, we are here.
Canterbury and West Coast – 03 379 8415 / 0800 899 276 (1pm to midnight, seven nights) Wellington 0800 200 207 (7pm–1am, Tuesday to Sunday) Auckland Central 0508 927 654 or 0508 WARMLINE (8pm to midnight, seven nights)
Gambling Helpline is a 24 hour, freephone helpline for those worried about gambling or the gambling of others. You can call us to receive immediate support, to be referred to another gambling support organisation, or for information services for problem gambling.
A safe place for you to talk about anything at all.
Bullying and harassment based on your sexuality, sex characteristics and gender identity can make you feel isolated or alone, and make it difficult to explore and express your identity. Find out more about the options available to help.
Our free helpline & text services provide 24/7, confidential support from highly trained staff and volunteers.
Welcome to the Lowdown, a space created with rangatahi, for rangatahi. Find support here for your hauora, identity, culture and mental health.
MusicHelps supports hundreds of projects across New Zealand, each using the power of music to change the lives of thousands of New Zealanders in need.
Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor.
Parenting helpline and counselling for parents, caregivers and whānau in Aotearoa.
Got questions about your rights as a rainbow person in Aotearoa? We can help!
Navigating services for older people. Information on how to get help at home, community services and rest homes.
Shine is an acronym that stands for Safer Homes in New Zealand Everyday. This name – and our aims in addressing the scourge of domestic violence – are hopeful, positive and optimistic. We want people to feel that there is some light shining on a terrible problem in New Zealand and that some brightness is ahead.
Skylight provides counselling support for tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau (more details)
If you think you, or someone you know, may be thinking about suicide, call the Suicide Crisis Helpline for support.
New Zealand's largest nation-wide organisation that supports and helps women and children experiencing family violence. Our vision is for all women and children in Aotearoa to live free from domestic and family violence.
Youthline is here to support all young people - this includes young people who are struggling (with their mental health or other issues), as well as young people who want to learn, grow and give back to their community.
Sexual Harassment Prevention Tools
If you’ve been sexually abused, you don’t need to face it alone. We’re here to help.
Bullying and harassment based on your sexuality, sex characteristics and gender identity can make you feel isolated or alone, and make it difficult to explore and express your identity. Find out more about the options available to help.
Nga Whiitiki Whanau Ahuru Mowai O Aotearoa. National Collective of Rape Crisis and Related Groups Aotearoa.
Nau mai, Haere mai, Kōrero mai Sexual Harm, do you want to talk?
Free peer support services for adult survivors of sexual harm.
At Wellington HELP, we support anyone and everyone who has been impacted by sexual violence.
Racial Discrimination Prevention Tools
For victim support and help investigating and resolving sexual or racial harassment, or discrimination: contact: Human Rights Commission.
Discrimination is when you’re treated unfairly.
Racial harassment is behaviour that is racist, hurtful or offensive and is either repeated or serious enough to have a harmful effect on you.
Bullying & Harassment Support
Bullying and harassment based on your sexuality, sex characteristics and gender identity can make you feel isolated or alone, and make it difficult to explore and express your identity. Find out more about the options available to help.
If you, or someone you know has been harmed online, we’re here to provide the support you need.
Report harmful content
Racial harassment is behaviour that is racist, hurtful or offensive and is either repeated or serious enough to have a harmful effect on you.
Navigating services for older people. Information on how to get help at home, community services and rest homes.
Shine is an acronym that stands for Safer Homes in New Zealand Everyday. This name – and our aims in addressing the scourge of domestic violence – are hopeful, positive and optimistic. We want people to feel that there is some light shining on a terrible problem in New Zealand and that some brightness is ahead.
New Zealand's largest nation-wide organisation that supports and helps women and children experiencing family violence. Our vision is for all women and children in Aotearoa to live free from domestic and family violence.
Cultural Awareness Tools
For victim support and help investigating and resolving sexual or racial harassment, or discrimination: contact: Human Rights Commission.
Discrimination is when you’re treated unfairly.
Drugs & Alcohol Support
The Helpline is here to assist anyone with a question or concern about their own or someone else’s drinking or other drug use.
A Quitline Advisor will help to create a quit smoking plan that works for you. The Advisor will help you understand the smoking addiction – you will identify the reasons why you smoke and come up with new ways to cope. You’ll get tips and suggestions on how to beat cravings.
Navigating services for older people. Information on how to get help at home, community services and rest homes.
Shine is an acronym that stands for Safer Homes in New Zealand Everyday. This name – and our aims in addressing the scourge of domestic violence – are hopeful, positive and optimistic. We want people to feel that there is some light shining on a terrible problem in New Zealand and that some brightness is ahead.
New Zealand's largest nation-wide organisation that supports and helps women and children experiencing family violence. Our vision is for all women and children in Aotearoa to live free from domestic and family violence.
